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Samsung Halts Oreo Update Due to Reboot Bug, is Currently Investigating

Tim February 15, 2018 34

Oreo was rolling out to international models of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ this week, which we assumed meant it was soon coming to the US. Sadly, the update has officially halted, due to a random reboot bug that Samsung needs to investigate. Samsung provided the...

Essential Phone Arrives in Three New Limited Colors: Ocean Depths, Stellar Gray, and Copper Black

Kellen February 15, 2018 34

Essential teased it the other day and now we know the details: the Essential Phone gets a "Spring" collection and will be available in three new limited edition colorways. Those new Essential Phone colors are Ocean Depths, Stellar Gray, and Copper Black. Since...

Project Fi Now Supported in 170 Countries, Will Pull Travel Itinerary From Gmail to Make Sure You’re Covered or Not

Tim February 15, 2018 34

New countries have been added to Project Fi's supported list, bringing the total number of supported countries to 170. Countries like Cameroon, Botswana, Guam, Georgia, Armenia, Palestine, and Belize have been added, with the full list viewable down below. In...

DEAL: Woot has Certified Refurbished Pixel 2 in All Colors for as Low as $530 ($120 Off) (Updated)

Kellen February 15, 2018 34

Legit Pixel 2 deal, if you don't mind a refurb. Oh boy, do we have a deal today. Woot is hosting a Pixel 2 deal that drops the price of the phone with 64GB storage to as low as $529.99, which is $120 off. They also have the 128GB model, which has been dropped...

Samsung is Really Excited About the Galaxy S9’s Camera

Kellen February 15, 2018 34

The first Galaxy S9 teaser to tell us about the phone's unveiling on February 25, had one focus: the Galaxy S9 camera. They are telling us that it has been "reimagined" on some level. What that means hasn't been confirmed yet, but they sure are excited about...

Qualcomm Wants Your Next Phone to Hit 2Gbps Gigabit LTE Speeds

Kellen February 14, 2018 34

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X24 LTE modem has started sampling to manufacturers and we care because with this modem in your next phone, you could theoretically hit download speeds of up to 2Gbps (!). There are a number of factors that would need to align in...

Samsung Galaxy S9 Teasers Feature 3D Emoji and Super Slow Motion

Tim February 14, 2018 34

We're excited for February 25 to roll around, the date Samsung is scheduled to unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. As we draw closer, we'll undoubtedly learn more about these devices not just through leaks and rumors, but official teasers posted by Samsung....

Guys, I Don’t Think Verizon’s go90 Service was a Hit

Kellen February 14, 2018 34

Verizon has this video service called go90. I doubt you've used it. I did once, though, because they were offering up a free stream of the US soccer match where they failed to qualify for the next World Cup. It's quite the memory to be attached to go90. Other...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 22

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 10

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 10

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 34

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 34

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 34

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 34

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 34

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 34

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 34

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 34

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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